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Ifugao — Living Rice Terraces of the Cordillera

Ifugao is a UNESCO World Heritage province, home to the 2,000-year-old Banaue Rice Terraces — often called the Eighth Wonder of the World. Carved into the Cordillera mountains by ancestors of the Ifugao people, these terraces are a living testament to indigenous engineering and sustainable agriculture. Ifugao cuisine is tied to the land: rice from the terraces, pinikpikan (ritually prepared chicken), smoked meats, and locally brewed rice wine (bayah) feature prominently in cultural gatherings. The Imbayah Festival celebrates Ifugao wealth and prosperity through traditional dances, harvest rituals, and communal feasts.